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It’s no secret that I love superhero comic books, but part of what I like about them is that there’s so much variety to the material. That’s part of why I’m not surprised superheroes have grown into the state religion of big budget blockbusters at this point in time. It’s a genre that includes everything from space opera to spy thriller to irreverent comedy so it only makes sense that it would be perfectly situated to cater to the changing trends and tastes of a modern audience.
That idea is what’s fueled my now yearly custom of looking at the year’s biggest success stories and trying to find the comic book answer to those properties. Last year this was more aimed at films but as 2016 was a little light on big, impactful movies I’ve broadened that subject to include some major TV success as well. With that said, let’s dive into the subject and find out what 2016’s blockbusters look like according to comics.
